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McNeal students won first-place in the accuracy division during the catapult competition.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 7, 2015
McNeal Elementary TSA students win at competition

East County students participated in the district TSA competition.

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The co-owners of Marina Jack recently purchased the former Turtle Beach Marina.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2015
Marina Jack wins ‘Marina of the Year’ award

Trade publication Marina Dock Age has named Sarasota’s Marina Jack its 2015 National Marina of the Year.

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Adam, Albert and Austin Myara will open new Cuba restaurants, Mojos Paladar, in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota.
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 7, 2015
New Cuban restaurants set to open in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

Owner of Bogeys, Ed's Tavern tries new venture in fast, casual dining.

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Maribeth Phillips, Chris Gowgiel and Marie Gowgiel, all of Lakewood Ranch, were getting ready to enjoy the Holiday Dinner Dance.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2015
Perfect time for a party

Lively crowd hustles to the dance floor at annual event

  • East County
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2015
Myakka City teen dies in accident

15-year-old dies when dirt bike collides with car

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The holiday parade begins at 7 p.m. Saturday.
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  • David Conway
  • December 4, 2015
Street closures announced for downtown holiday parade

The Sarasota Police Department has announced a series of street closures and tow away zones for Saturday’s Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.

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School of Russian Ballet dancers will perform the "Nutcracker" just two Sundays in December.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 4, 2015
School of Russian Ballet offers two 'Nutcracker' performances

The East County studio will have Russian ballerina Olga Pavlova to assist in rehearsals.

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A Florida Department of Transportation crew finished striping the crosswalks on the road and made final adjustments to the lighting and push button activation systems this week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 4, 2015
Longboat Key crosswalks are ready for use

Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks now have white striping and are ready for use.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • December 4, 2015
Commission chooses new chair, vice chair

Alan Maio assumed the crucial role for the upcoming year, and hopes to follow former Chairwoman Carolyn Mason's example.

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A view from the Osprey bay front.
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  • Jack Short
  • December 4, 2015
Sarasota County eyes bayfront property for park

The former owners defaulted on the property, which will go to the highest bidder before the end of the year.

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The 2015 Sarasota Music Half Marathon had a sold-out crowd and anticipates the same with more music added this year.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 4, 2015
Music Half Marathons raises the volume on race experience

The Sarasota Music Half Marathon returns for a second year with more bands along the route.

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McNeal and Braden River elementary schools' students receive a lesson from Cari Walz, Household Hazardous Waste employee, on recycling electronics.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 4, 2015
Braden River, McNeal elementary students fill up on knowledge

East County students tour the Lena Road Landfill.

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Dick and Marjorie Singer with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Associates President Carmen Baskind with President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • December 4, 2015
Selby Gardens 6th annual Wine, Dine & Pine

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Associates hosted the 6th annual Wine, Dine & Pine event Thursday, Dec. 3

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Instructor Joe Askren compares the blueberry blonde ale to student Jordan Bailey's hair.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2015
USF Sarasota-Manatee beer science class hosts tasting finale

The class brewed different craft beers from scratch.

  • East County
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The Sarasota Police Department released this mug shot of Brian Wilson, taken following his DUI arrest in Hendry County, Fla.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota man arrested for murder in girlfriend’s death

Sarasota police have charged Brian Wilson with murder following the death of his girlfriend, which authorities allege he attempted to cover up as a suicide.

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